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Tests of Agility

Agility is the ability to move quickly and change directions while maintaining control and balance. Good agility requires a combination of speed, acceleration, balance, power and coordination, plus good reflexes. Below is a collection of agility fitness tests, which vary over the distance, number of turns and angle of direction changes. Which one to use? See our discussion about agility fitness testing.

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True Agility Tests (incorporating reaction to a stimulus)

Change of Direction Tests



Agility Tests for the Elderly

Sport Specific Agility Tests



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